Ghana Politics

The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, has voiced grave concerns about the widespread and uncontrolled corruption suffocating Ghana. During the inauguration of the 2023 plenary assembly in the Sunyani Diocese on November 13, 2023, Rev. Gyamfi highlighted the alarming situation of the country’s continued …

The Supreme Court has ruled against the application by Ken Kuranchie, the editor of Daily Searchlight, which sought to contest John Dramani Mahama’s eligibility to run in the upcoming 2024 elections. Kuranchie’s application was deemed flawed by the apex court, citing its deficiencies. Filed in June 2023, the case targeted …

Economist Dr. Patrick Assuming emphasized the necessity for the 2024 budget to concentrate on enhancing tax compliance instead of introducing fresh taxes. Ahead of the impending presentation of the government’s 2024 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Parliament on November 15, 2023, there have …

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has initiated a nationwide effort to fix malfunctioning traffic lights throughout Ghana. They are working in conjunction with the Ghana Police to enforce legal consequences against those responsible for damaging public road infrastructure, particularly traffic lights, as it’s led to increased vehicular accidents, theft, …

President Akufo-Addo is set to host the Accra Reparations Conference, a four-day event scheduled to take place from November 14th to 17th, 2023. Under the theme “Building a United Front to Advance the Cause of Justice and the Payment of Reparations to Africans,” this conference will bring together an array …

In a delightful and light-hearted display, presidential aspirant Alan Kyerematen tapped into his inner Floyd Mayweather as he engaged in a playful sparring session with former WBO Africa Light Heavyweight champion, Bukom Banku. The leader of the Movement for Change pleasantly surprised onlookers as he donned the boxing gloves and …

Professor William Ampofo, the Chief Executive of the National Vaccine Institute, has announced the development of an extensive communication strategy aimed at raising awareness and garnering support for vaccines manufactured within Ghana. Drawing from the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, this document is set to address the concerns regarding …

The Energy Minister of Ghana, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, disclosed that the country currently boasts around 17,000 plug-in electric vehicles in operation. This revelation signifies Ghana’s progressive step towards addressing climate change by transitioning from Internal Combustion Engine vehicles to electric ones. During discussions with the press, Dr. Opoku highlighted …

In Kumasi, a police dispatch rider faced injuries in a head-on collision while escorting a VIP convoy on the Anloga-Junction stretch of the Kumasi Airport road. The accident unfolded when the dispatch rider, accompanying a VIP vehicle, attempted to navigate around traffic by using the opposite lane. Despite signaling for …

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is set to unveil the 2024 Annual Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Leading up to this event, there have been demands for the government to significantly curtail its spending in order to address the struggling economy. Kenneth Thompson, the …